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When the longing for authentic Pinoy dishes strikes in the U.S., Isla Grand stands ready to transport your taste buds back to the Philippines.

Carmina is traveling to the United States to spend time with her family. My dad planned a family gathering for Mother's Day at their favorite Pinoy restaurant . Since reservations aren’t possible, we arrived an hour early to ensure we could get a table for twelve before everyone else showed up. As my dad approached Isla Grand , the branch we visited in Pleasant Hills, California , the host at the door said they could prepare a table for twelve at five o'clock. Later, the server called my dad's name and guided us to our table. The place was bustling with people enjoying meals and celebrating Mother's Day. On our first visit to Isla Grand, I was captivated by the décor, noticing many native items that gave the place a fancy yet authentic Filipino feel. They usually have a live band, but unfortunately, there was no entertainment the night we went. My family had spoken highly of Isla Grand and encouraged us to try the Filipino dishes we’ve been missing from back home. Lech...

Best Seller Shrimp in Pesto and Best Seller Chilee's Zone from Route 27 Gourmet Subs

For early Valentine's Day Carmina went to Route 27 Gourmet to grab some Sub and Pasta on the way having to back and try new food off the menu. Best Seller 4-Meat Deli Sandwich ask for the Chilee's Zone for a choice of 7" inch PHP 169.00 ($3.13) or 14" inch PHP 335.00 ($6.57) Sub giving instructions if you want everything or without any sauce and vegetables. 14" inch Chilee's Zone without any sauce and vegetables Pasta Lovers you can try their Best Seller Shrimp in Pesto for PHP 309.00 ($6.06). Route 27 Gourmet Sub are giving away heart balloons in every purchase you make during Valentine's Day to check out what Carmina has tried before in the past click my article at the link given. Driving Rules in Route 27 Gourmet Subs NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Best Seller Shrimp in Pesto and Chilee's Zone from Route 27 Gourmet Subs. Subscribe & Follow @ Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!

Mom Violy's Cravings on Classic Banana Loaf and Classic Carrot Loaf from Noshes & Nibbles

  Mom Violy had informed Carmina she wanted to eat some Classic Banana and Classic Carrot only problem she didn't want any nuts. Carmina had a difficult finding Mom Violy's request since most bakery use walnut, almond and cashew on their banana and carrot cakes or sometimes called loaves. Either way Carmina was able to find out where she had purchased her Strawberry & Cream for Pre-Valentine's Day at Noshes & Nibbles bake Homemade Loaf Cakes in what became an eye to see the Classic Banana and Classic Carrot. Carmina had message  Noshes & Nibbles  filling up a form giving information to proceed with your order. Name Contact Number Address Order & Quantity Pick Up Date & Time Payment Mode Carmina had request to pay it by Gcash giving a copy of the receipt sending it to our conversation. Carmina also asked to book a rider for her paying under my own expense with tip to the rider. Noshes & Nibbles had message me letting me know whether the address give...